Monday, November 24, 2008

NanoVis, Inc earns 2nd in Venture Idol

NanoVis, Inc., a Brown start-up company was awarded 2nd place in the Venture IdolCompetition held in Indianapolis, IN on Oct. 22nd, 2008. The award recognizes new companies that possess the most promising emerging technologies. Over 80 companies participated in the competition where company representatives describe company objectives in a style much like the “American Idol” competition. NanoVis, Inc. was formed based on technology created by Prof. Thomas J. Webster (Associate Professor, Division of Engineering and Orthopedics) to increase tissue growth through the use of nanotechnology. See for more information: http://www.ventureclub.org/ventureidol/